I have been working as a physics and mathematics lecturer, lab instructor, and tutor for 16 years in major universities in the USA, Australia, and Sri Lanka. I’m currently working all seven days in the week after 4 pm, as a private tutor primarily tutoring year 10, VCE level, and university level physics and all mathematics units.
Specific Classes I teach: 1) VCE Physics 2) VCE Mathematical Methods 3) VCE Specialist Mathematics 4) VCE Further Mathematics 5) VCE General Mathematics 6) Year 7-10 Mathematics 7) VCE classes just for specific topics ( Example: Circular Functions, Differentiation, etc.) 8) VCE problem solving only classes 9) Undergraduate Physics units 10) Undergraduate Mathematics units Please contact me to see whether I'm available for new classes, willing to conduct classes for other grades, and if you need any help on other specific subjects (engineering design, nuclear physics, medical radiations, etc).
I would like to have an initial one-hour meeting to identify the student’s needs and I usually assess student’s pre-knowledge with a thirty mins diagnostic test. The result of this test will then be used to prepare my lessons to cater to the individual needs of the students. A regular class will consist of theory explanations, problem-solving using exercises/online quizzes, and topic discussions. Each week there will be regular homework sheets which will take about a maximum of one hour to complete.
The initial meeting and the diagnostic test are free of charge for VCE students. In addition, the first class is half price.
If you are a university student, the initial meeting is free of charge. This meeting is just to introduce myself, get to know you, discuss your requirements, and especially to understand where you stand.
I usually cover all topics in advance for VCE students and then work on past papers and revision type questions. Finally, if three or more students like to have a small group class, I offer a discounted hourly rate for each student.
17+ years of teaching experience in three different countries (Australia, USA, and Sri Lanka)
Qualifications
PhD-Physics, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA.
MS-Physics, Bowling Green State University, USA.
BSc-Physics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Masters of Teaching Secondary Education, Monash University, Australia (Still studying)
Rates
Year 10 and VCE students-$75 per hour (face-to-face at your place)
Year 10 and VCE students-$50 per hour (online individual)
Year 10 and VCE students-$40 per hour (online group with max 4 students)
University students-$80 per hour (face-to-face at your place)
University students-$70 per hour (online individual)
Student Discount
Mention that you found this advertisement on Tutor Finder and you will receive your first lesson for half the normal hourly rate ($25 instead of $50).
Working With Children Check
Yes, I'm cleared to work with children in Victoria until 01-May-2022 (details available on request)
Gender
Male
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